Clinical Lead - Homeless Pathway


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leamington Spa, CV31 1JN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current professional registration. Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Educated to Master's Degree level, Advanced Clinical Practitioner level, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience working at a senior level. Relevant post-registration training, accreditation or significant experience in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions. Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. Training in Trauma-Informed Practice, CBT, EMDR or other recognised therapeutic approaches. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to undertake complex mental health assessments, formulation, risk assessment and risk management. Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice and approaches to working with vulnerable populations. Ability to work autonomously and make complex clinical decisions. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond to urgent requests. Understanding of mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to support and develop staff. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Desirable Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing pathways and services supporting people experiencing homelessness. Understanding of dual diagnosis and substance misuse services. EXPERIENCE Essential Substantial experience working within Community Mental Health Services. Significant experience of undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments, formulation and care planning. Experience of working autonomously and managing a complex caseload. Experience of positive risk management and crisis intervention. Experience of safeguarding adults and contributing to safeguarding enquiries and investigations. Experience of multi-agency working with health, social care and third sector partners. Experience of supporting, supervising or managing staff. Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs and social vulnerabilities. Desirable Experience of working with individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Experience of service development, quality improvement or pathway development. Experience of working with individuals who have co-existing mental health and substance misuse needs. OTHER Essential Full UK driving licence and access to a motor vehicle for business use. Ability and willingness to travel independently across South Warwickshire, including Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, as the role is community based. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Demonstrates the Trust values of Compassion in Action, Working Together, Respect for Everyone and Seeking Excellence. Desirable Experience of representing services at partnership meetings, forums or multi-agency networks.

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